I am excited to work with students and foster an inclusive and collaborative research environment. I believe that students should be active contributors to knowledge creation. It is really important to me to treat students as partners in the research process, and I emphasize open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making. This collaborative model helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and it prepares them to engage with complex urban planning and governance challenges.

I tailor mentorship to each student's interests, goals, and learning styles. Early meetings focus on understanding whether a student benefits from frequent guidance or prefers more independent work. Mentorship evolves over time: students often need closer support at the start of a project and gradually develop greater autonomy. Additionally, I involve students in various phases of research, providing guidance, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.

This approach equips students with both technical skills and confidence, while helping them navigate the social, political, and ethical dimensions of urban research. By fostering a supportive learning environment, I aim to cultivate students' ownership of projects and to ensure they can contribute meaningfully to impactful research. Ultimately, my goal is to prepare students for academic and professional success through research experiences that can inform policy and practice in cities